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OV58 SRY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 SRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 144,662 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2026 144,662 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor (1.6 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 141,900 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 129,246 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 129,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 124,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,534 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 98,771 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,648 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,005 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,005 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,140 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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OV58 SRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV58 SRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV58 SRY registered?

OV58 SRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is OV58 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 SRY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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